Date: August 15th, 2010

I entered StepHouse Recovery as sick and tired of being sick and tired as anyone could be. I had 14 years sobriety and relapsed for 11 months. Now I have my sobriety back andI thank God everyday that I went to StepHouse Recovery. I was one more drink away from death and entered a quiet, shy, emotional cripple and left vibrant, full of life and hopes for the future. I have been back for Sobriety week-ends many times and leave rejoiced and refreshed. I got my one year chip at The Newport Club along with two of my friends (fellow guest) and it was like getting an Oscar. I am excited that this year I will continue to attain my sobriety chips. We are all just one drink away from insanity or death. My friend is back at StepHouse Recovery which is a Godsend and he will recover again and he will have hope and dreams again. How many chances do we get? Only God knows and it is not my desire to test him. I am blessed to have each day begin anew with each hour of sobriety things are coming together. Thank you Matt and George for your continuing friendship.

-Elaine